Bypass the chip in the key

2005 DODGE CARAVAN
270,000 MILES
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TJ BIERMAN
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My key broke off in ignition. So I stick a screwdriver in the ignition to start it. I have to hold the the broken key by the ignition when I start it up to the chip. I just lost my broken off key. Can I bypass the chip somehow.
Dec 12, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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STEVE W.
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Sorry no way to bypass the transponder in the key. However you could easily have a locksmith remove the broken key and cut you new keys to fit and then program them.
Not a really hard job. That is assuming the screwdriver hasn't damaged the ignition cylinder. If it has then it would be simpler to get a new cylinder and keys and program the new keys into the system.
Dec 15, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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